The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF is a public charity based in Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1999, it was established to receive contributions and periodically distribute them to qualified beneficiaries.
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF at a glance
In short: The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF gave $1.6M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Virginia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,589,409
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,843
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,875
- Total assets
- $18,603,869
- +7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (12 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF
- Contact
Mailing address: 2828 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294
Phone: (804) 672-8862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Poplar Springs Baptist Church ($256K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 171 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to North Carolina, 3% to Georgia, and 1% each to Wisconsin and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 42 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $602K (2019) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Springs Baptist Church Richmond, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $255,732 |
| Everbless Foundation Henrico, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $198,927 |
| Bonsack Baptist Church Roanoke, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $146,177 |
| Youth Life Foundation of Richmond Richmond, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $112,500 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation (Highty Tighty) Blacksburg, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $79,174 |
| Wilkesboro Baptist Church Wilkesboro, NC | Support Organization's Mission | $65,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Ashland Ashland, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $59,000 |
| Salem Baptist Church Milford, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $56,063 |
| Kedron Baptist Church Gladys, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $55,314 |
| Providence Baptist Church Red House, VA | Support Organization's Mission | $53,764 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,603,869 | $3,309,100 | $1,986,451 | $1,589,409 | 42 | $1,467,113 |
| 2023 | $17,281,220 | $949,785 | $1,378,254 | $1,007,953 | 34 | $22,631 |
| 2022 | $17,709,689 | $1,445,760 | $1,199,251 | $809,101 | 31 | $570,047 |
| 2021 | $17,463,180 | $3,925,452 | $1,530,177 | $865,999 | 34 | $2,674,507 |
| 2020 | $15,067,905 | $2,189,459 | $1,038,819 | $740,889 | 30 | $1,016,175 |
| 2019 | $13,917,265 | $2,108,520 | $873,503 | $602,461 | 27 | $608,067 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it was formed to operate in perpetuity exclusively for charitable purposes. Its stated purpose is to receive contributions and periodically make distributions to qualified beneficiaries.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supported in 2024. Youth Life Foundation of Richmond says it operates Learning Centers and invests in children from underserved communities through academic support, character development, and mentoring. Imago Dei Neighborhood School says it offers education primarily for underserved families in Richmond, while Elijah House Academy describes its work as providing Christ-centered education for children. Full Circle Grief Center says it provides counseling, support groups, and education to grieving families. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 42 grants totaling $1,589,409. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $255,732, with a median grant of $17,875. The largest listed grants were $255,732 to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, $198,927 to Everbless Foundation, $146,177 to Bonsack Baptist Church, and $112,500 to Youth Life Foundation of Richmond. Each was designated to support the recipient’s mission.
Other listed recipients included Virginia Tech Foundation ($79,174), Wilkesboro Baptist Church ($65,000), First Baptist Church of Ashland ($59,000), Salem Baptist Church ($56,063), Kedron Baptist Church ($55,314), Providence Baptist Church ($53,764), International Mission Board ($52,720), and Gospel Community Church ($40,768).
The Virginia Baptist Foundation states that it monitors grant-fund use by including a written use direction in a cover letter enclosed with the grant; that direction is provided to the donor in the request for distribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Fuller as CEO; Lawrence L Peacock as chairman; Eugene Watson as vice chairman; and Janet C Garret, Ann F Brown, Ed Clingman, Robert L Smythers, Britton L Glisson, and Robert A Whitehead as directors. Steven R Lohr is listed as a director until April 16, 2024.
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF is led by Todd Fuller, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Fuller
CEO
Treasurer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence L. Peacock
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann F. Brown
Director
Vice Chairman & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles G. Key
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Whitehead
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. Lohr
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britton L. Glisson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet C. Garret
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah S. Hopper
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Smythers
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Jamison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Sillmon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Clingman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Burroughs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Ann Baggs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Stokes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Watson
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: David J. Fairchild (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: James L. Wilkerson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jo Lynne Demary (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: John G. Beck (2019–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Mark S. Ross (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron C. Hall (2019–2023) — CEO
- Former: Stuart K. Lane (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Libby M. Grammer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Elvin L. Rash Jr. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jon C. Hatfield (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Robert G. Thompson (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: William E. Watson (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF
How much does The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF give each year?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF gave $1.6M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 34 grants.
What is The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's typical grant size?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's median grant in 2024 was $17,875, and its average grant was $37,843, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF give grants?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF gives mostly in Virginia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (15 grants), Henrico, VA (2 grants), Blacksburg, VA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization's Mission" (42 grants).
Who are The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's largest grantees?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's largest 2024 grantees include Poplar Springs Baptist Church ($255,732), Everbless Foundation ($198,927) and Bonsack Baptist Church ($146,177), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF fund?
The organization states that it was formed to operate in perpetuity exclusively for charitable purposes. Its stated purpose is to receive contributions and periodically make distributions to qualified beneficiaries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's EIN?
The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6438623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Donor Advised Fund of the VBF funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-donor-advised-fund-of-the-vbf-morg_dc20e13b71e447aaaeb5f03681922082
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